paulo60

Hi, new to the board and grateful to have found all of you. I have been treated for chronic pain for about 9 years now for a painful peripheral neuropathy of still unknown causes, most likely CMT. I spent the first 6 years on hydrocodone 10/325 which while slightly difficult to manage, worked. That treatment came through my primary care doctor, an amazingly informed and kind man. After moving I came under the care of PM doctors, some of whom have done more injury than good in overprescribing. During all these years, I learned how to manage the side effect of constipation. I spent most of the year back on Norco due to lack of insurance, but now have insurance and am under the care of PM clinic and on oxycodone SR. Is there some difference between the SR and the Contin compounds that might account for a much more difficult time managing that particular side effect? I take fiber, eat fruit, stay away from cheese, and use an effervescent vitamin C to stimulate peristalsis, but still have problems. Appreciate any input as this is starting to wear on me. Paulo